BSc Software Engineering

The BSc (Hons) Software Engineering at Teesside University is designed to equip students with essential skills in software design, development, and maintenance. Students learn key topics such as programming, requirement analysis, database development, system architecture, and project management. The course also addresses professional, ethical, security, and social issues in software engineering practice.

Learners gain hands-on experience through live industry briefs, hackathons, and case studies in collaboration with major organisations such as Cisco, Sage, and HMRC. The course aligns with BCS standards, meaning graduates may be eligible to register as Chartered IT Professionals (CITP). It is typically a three-year full-time programme with an optional placement year available.

Throughout the course, students study modules in software development, system design, databases, algorithms, cybersecurity, and professional practice. Teaching combines lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions, workshops, and group projects, while assessment methods include programming assignments, reports, presentations, and project work. In the final year, students complete a capstone project or dissertation applying their skills to real-world challenges.